What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager/Director, Financial Planning & Analysis position at Tarkett?
Role Overview
The Senior Manager / Director, FP&A is a high‑impact finance leader responsible for financial planning, forecasting, analytics, and decision support for Tarkett Commercial North America. This role blends hands‑on analytical ownership with broad business partnership and people leadership, acting as a bridge between execution and strategy.
The role partners closely with Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain leaders to drive performance, improve forecast accuracy, and enable data‑driven decisions using SAP and Power BI. The position is designed for a leader ready to operate at Director level in scope and influence while maintaining strong analytical ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Education
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.
www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
The Senior Manager / Director, FP&A is a high‑impact finance leader responsible for financial planning, forecasting, analytics, and decision support for Tarkett Commercial North America. This role blends hands‑on analytical ownership with broad business partnership and people leadership, acting as a bridge between execution and strategy.
The role partners closely with Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain leaders to drive performance, improve forecast accuracy, and enable data‑driven decisions using SAP and Power BI. The position is designed for a leader ready to operate at Director level in scope and influence while maintaining strong analytical ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead annual operating plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long‑range planning (LRP) for Commercial North America or major segments
- Ensure strong integration of volume, pricing, mix, cost, and margin assumptions
- Drive forecast accuracy, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions
- Act as primary finance partner to senior Commercial and functional leaders
- Provide insight on pricing, customer profitability, channel performance, rebates, and product mix
- Support strategic initiatives, growth investments, and business cases with scenario modeling
- Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
- Own monthly financial reviews, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Define and track Commercial KPIs aligned to strategic priorities
- Leverage Power BI to deliver automated, executive‑ready dashboards and analytics
- Improve speed, clarity, and consistency of financial storytelling
- Utilize SAP as the core financial and operational data source (e.g., CO, COPA, margin reporting)
- Partner with IT and Corporate Finance on SAP enhancements, planning tool integrations, and data governance
- Champion increased adoption of Power BI and self‑service analytics across the organization
- Reduce manual reporting through automation and standardized processes
- Lead, coach, and develop FP&A analysts; set clear expectations and priorities
- Elevate analytical capability, SAP fluency, and Power BI skills across the team
- Serve as a thought leader within Finance, modeling best practices and continuous improvement
- Partner with Operations Finance on cost, inventory, and capacity alignment
- Coordinate with Corporate Finance on forecasts, reporting, and group deliverables
- Support executive presentations and ad hoc analyses as needed
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
- MBA or CPA/CMA preferred
- 8–12 years of progressive finance experience with strong FP&A focus
- Experience supporting manufacturing and commercial B2B organizations
- Advanced, hands‑on experience with SAP financial reporting and analysis
- Strong experience developing Power BI dashboards and analytical models
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate with limited direction
- Prior people leadership or strong mentoring experience
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Strong understanding of revenue drivers, pricing, and manufacturing cost structures
- Deep SAP knowledge with the ability to turn data into insight
- Power BI expertise, including data modeling, visualization, and executive storytelling
- Excellent communication skills with strong executive presence
- Hands‑on, ownership‑oriented, and continuously improvement‑focused mindset
- Improved forecast accuracy and stronger linkage between plan and actuals
- High adoption of Power BI dashboards by Commercial and Finance leadership
- Faster, more insightful decision support for pricing, mix, and growth initiatives
- Positive stakeholder feedback on partnership, clarity, and value‑add
- A stronger, more capable FP&A team with scalable processes
- A commitment that Safety is #1
- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
- We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.
www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.